
Staff and Faculty Learning Communities
Beyond the Metrics
These are community discussions based upon reflection, experimentation, and professional growth. We examine how we define value in our roles, how we articulate it to leadership, and how we build a shared language that supports long-term career development.
For more information, email lara.chiaverini@uconn.edu
CoE ADVANCE Collective
This is a collaborative space where faculty and staff come together to explore, design, and implement actionable changes that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within their departments. Grounded in the ADVANCE strategic plan, the community focuses on identifying and addressing structural barriers in policies, practices, and culture that impact recruitment, retention, and success of historically marginalized groups. Participants engage with evidence-based strategies and peer support to revise hiring practices, improve mentoring approaches, and build department cultures where all members feel valued and empowered to thrive.
We seek staff and faculty representatives across ALL COE Departments, Units, Centers, and Institutes
For more information, email lara.chiaverini@uconn.edu
Stamford STEM Faculty Learning Community
This group meets weekly on Wednesdays in person at the Stamford Campus!
We discuss real-time classroom and pedagogical questions, and collaborate on creating inclusive and memorable experiences for STEM students at Stamford.
For more information, email stephany.santos@uconn.edu